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Rorschach
PostPosted: Wed Oct 17, 2012 11:56 pm 
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dalem wrote:
Didn't want to give him a refund and accused him of being a 'delusional customer'

To refute a customer's claim of wrongdoing is fair enough but to insult them calling them 'delusional' is downright stupid. Is that company run by Gerald Ratner?

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Rorschach wrote:
Is that company run by Gerald Ratner?

Now that wouldn't be a surprise, would it? :wink:

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rhyspark
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Just out out interest I recently purchased the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM from them to replace one that was busted, and delivery was within a few days as expected and it seems brand new in original packaging. I will check the serial number tomorrow with Canon UK in light of the comments on here and report back. But I must say otherwise I am extremely happy with it.

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oldCarlos
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Also check whether you got the warranty documents in the box.

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http://www.reviewcentre.com/Online-Came ... ew_1738905 Seems VAT/import duty issue is cropping up again.
Also noticed how many reviews are going OTT, especially after every negative review + how they seem to want to encourage folk to pay by Bank Transfer, by offering a little extra discount. Now that is a sure way to lose any recompense, should buyers have any problems!

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rhyspark
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Well I had no issue with VAT or import duty and to be fair I thought it was shipped from the UK when I ordered.
The box had all the paperwork.
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oldCarlos wrote:
http://www.reviewcentre.com/Online-Camera-Shops/Pro-Camera-Shop-www-procamerashop-co-uk-review_1738905 Seems VAT/import duty issue is cropping up again.
Also noticed how many reviews are going OTT, especially after every negative review + how they seem to want to encourage folk to pay by Bank Transfer, by offering a little extra discount. Now that is a sure way to lose any recompense, should buyers have any problems!

Don't you hate that shop? I mean, I think they have really dirty tricks that are just not right! And not paying taxes is really not nice :|

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oldCarlos wrote:
http://www.reviewcentre.com/Online-Camera-Shops/Pro-Camera-Shop-www-procamerashop-co-uk-review_1738905 Seems VAT/import duty issue is cropping up again.
Also noticed how many reviews are going OTT, especially after every negative review + how they seem to want to encourage folk to pay by Bank Transfer, by offering a little extra discount. Now that is a sure way to lose any recompense, should buyers have any problems!


Well there's a surprise "" We're sorry this review is not currently available.""
Seems they had the review removed.
I wouldn't rust that review site anyway as ANYONE can write a review regardless of purchase or not.
There are so many glowing reviews, wonder who wrote them?

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IMO the majority of reviews on there are not genuine. They're so OTT they're laughable, BUT folk will read them & believe the BS.
Got to say I was surprised that the more negative ones, especially pointing out the pitfalls & BS, have been removed. :twisted:

Seems a few are getting responses, but how long before they are `unavailable`? :roll:
http://www.reviewcentre.com/Online-Came ... ew_1779864

BTW Dalem, did you hear anything else/have you taken it any further?

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Well at least someone cares about removing those fake reviews because there are tons of people who do believe them.

Also, for dalem: as oldCarlos asked, has something new come up yet?

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oldCarlos
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Gordon & Dalem, has anything been resolved here?

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Guys.
Sorry for silence. I am away on my winter break to Cyprus. Will be back January 27 and will update anything then.
I don't have much access to Internet when I am here. Have tried a few wireless hotspots but it is so slow I often give up.
Anyway the photography is pretty good here and enjoying the winter sun.
Catch you all soon. All the best. D.

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Sorry if we bothered you, enjoy your vacation dalem, thanks for letting us know :)

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Hi dalem, great to hear you're well. 8) I was beginning to wonder if you'd been locked up :mrgreen: ...... or just enjoying warmer climes. :wink:

Look forward to any updates & especially a few nice pics on your return.

Enjoy (ya lucky beggar! :roll: )

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Any decent pics from your Winter hideaway? Hope you're suitably relaxed now & ready for the British Summer. :lol:

btw, just found this funny review on here; http://www.hotukdeals.com/misc/anyone-u ... 5#comments Seems like a couple of spammers have been found out :lol:

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